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Compound sentences
Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Example:
You read the book. You can start
Combine each pair of sentences your report. (so)
using the word in brackets.
You read the book, so you can
start your report.

1. I folded my clothes. I placed them

in my dresser. (and)

_______________________________________________________________________

2. You finished your homework. You put your school bag away. (so)

_______________________________________________________________________

3. Mom made supper. Dad cleaned the dishes. (and)

_______________________________________________________________________

4. John rode his bike to school. He did not secure it to the rack. (but)

_______________________________________________________________________

5. Martha likes chocolate. She doesn’t like candies. (but)

_______________________________________________________________________

6. The students were sitting on the carpet. They were listening to the teacher.
(and)

_______________________________________________________________________

7. Mr. Palmer gave Gina a sticker. He gave Patrick an eraser. (and)

_______________________________________________________________________

8. You ate all your food. You can have dessert. (so)

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Compound sentences
Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Example:
You read the book. You can start
Combine each pair of sentences your report. (so)
using the word in brackets.
You read the book, so you can
start your report.

1. You like football. She likes soccer.

(and)

_______________________________________________________________________

2. Timmy plays volleyball. He doesn’t play hockey. (but)

_______________________________________________________________________

3. We swept the floor. We vacuumed the carpet. (and)

_______________________________________________________________________

4. You watched the game last night. You know the final score. (so)

_______________________________________________________________________

5. Kyle finished his work. He can read to his sister. (so)

_______________________________________________________________________

6. Loretta brushed her teeth. She went to bed. (and)

________________________________________________________

7. We went to bed early. We could not sleep. (but)

________________________________________________________

8. We drank warm milk. We counted sheep. (and)

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Compound sentences
Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Example:
You read the book. You can start
Combine each pair of sentences your report. (so)
using the word in brackets.
You read the book, so you can
start your report.

1. The lamp fell off the table. Now the

bulb is broken. (so)

_______________________________________________________________________

2. You finished reading the story. You know the ending. (so)

_______________________________________________________________________

3. James has an ear infection. He also coughs a lot. (and)

_______________________________________________________________________

4. Dad will stay home today. He will look after James. (and)

_______________________________________________________________________

5. Take off your boots. Hang up your coat. (and)

_______________________________________________________________________

6. Put away your toys. We will go to the store. (so)

_______________________________________________________________________

7. Jolene is a good singer. She is so nervous. (but)

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8. Matt put his toy cars away. He forgot the red one. (but)

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Create compound sentences

Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Example:
Combine each pair of sentences I don’t like peas. I love carrots.
using a word from the word bank.
I don’t like peas, but I love
carrots.
Word bank: and, so, but

1. I love brownies. My sister hates brownies.

_______________________________________________________________________

2. Mom told me to clean up. I forgot.

_______________________________________________________________________

3. The family went bowling. They played two games.

_______________________________________________________________________

4. I like to run. I went to the track.

_______________________________________________________________________

5. It feels like spring. Birds are chirping!

_______________________________________________________________________

6. Henry loves video games. Pat does too.

_______________________________________________________________________

7. I like the color red. Blue is my favorite color.

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8. It’s freezing out. We should wear hats.

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Simple and compound sentences

Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Hint:
Mark finished his meal. (S)
Is each sentence simple or compound? They children ate supper, and
Write (S) for a simple sentence and (C) they went outside to play. (C)
for a compound sentence.

S 1. The dog fetched the stick for his master.

_______ 2. The boy played, but he did not clean his room.

_______ 3. Mom baked a cake for Ian’s birthday.

_______ 4. We listened to music, and we watched a movie.

_______ 5. Lisa is the strongest girl of the class.

_______ 6. He shoveled the stairs, and he cleared the driveway.

_______ 7. Rabbits are very nervous animals.

_______ 8. I closed the door, and I turned off the light.

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Simple and compound sentences

Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Hint:
Dad painted the garage door
Is each sentence simple or compound? blue. (S)
Write (S) for a simple sentence and (C) Grandpa drives a red truck, but
for a compound sentence. he also has a blue car. (C)

C 1. The doctor examined the boy, and he prescribed medication.

_______ 2. The nurse helped the doctor at the hospital.

_______ 3. The bed is too small for Marly, so she needs a new one.

_______ 4. The helicopter landed on the roof of the building.

_______ 5. The police caught the robber, so they arrested him.

_______ 6. Vegetables and fruits are good food.

_______ 7. The girls blew soap bubbles, and they drew with chalk.

_______ 8. Saturday is the best day for a nap.

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Simple and compound sentences

Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Hint:
Purple is my favorite color. (S)
Is each sentence simple or compound? Pink is her favorite color, but
Write (S) for a simple sentence and (C) she also likes blue. (C)
for a compound sentence.

C 1. Bill is playing a videogame, and he is listening to music.

2. Danny did not wash his clothes, but he will fold them.

3. Roger is the fastest runner of the school.

4. Debra completed the test, so now she can read her book.

5. Marty feeds his cats, and he cleans their litter box.

6. Taking care of animals is a big responsibility.

7. The forks go on the left, but the knife is on the right.

8. The table is set for dinner.

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Simple sentences
Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Example:
Split the compound sentences into Lydia plays the piano, and Jane
plays the flute.
two simple sentences.
Lydia plays the piano. Jane plays
the flute.
1. There is no more room in the trunk,
so put your suitcase on the floor by your feet.
______________________________________________________________________

2. Finish your salad, so you will have dessert.

______________________________________________________________________

3. Maddie helped her mom, so they could make the bed.

______________________________________________________________________

4. The teacher passed the sheets, but she didn’t give instructions.
______________________________________________________________________

5. Walk two blocks, and turn left at the church.

______________________________________________________________________

6. I have the right answer, but I forgot to write my name.

______________________________________________________________________

7. The movie is over, so turn the TV off.

_____________________________________________________

8. Luke shared his work with Molly, for he is so proud.

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Simple sentences
Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Example:
Split the compound sentences into Lydia plays the piano, and Jane
plays the flute.
two simple sentences.
Lydia plays the piano. Jane plays
the flute.
1. Did you finish your work, or do you
need more time?
______________________________________________________________________

2. The lake is frozen, so we can skate on it.

______________________________________________________________________

3. The water is warm, so you can go swimming.

______________________________________________________________________

4. Do you want cake, or would you prefer pie?

______________________________________________________________________

5. Tim had a bath, and he brushed his teeth.

______________________________________________________________________

6. The cat climbed on the couch, and he settled for a nap.

______________________________________________________________________

7. Mary chose her colors, and she painted a portrait.

_____________________________________________________

8. Blake put on his skis, and he came down the hill.

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Simple sentences
Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Example:
Split the compound sentences into Lydia plays the piano, and Jane
plays the flute.
two simple sentences.
Lydia plays the piano. Jane plays
the flute.
1. Norman smiled, so the
photographer took his picture.
______________________________________________________________________

2. Parker washed her hair, and she put it up in a ponytail.

______________________________________________________________________

3. Camden made his bed, and he tossed the pillows on top.

______________________________________________________________________

4. Franny finished her book, so she started a new one.

______________________________________________________________________

5. Gavin is coloring the sheet, and he is staying within the lines.

______________________________________________________________________

6. Brayden is cutting a sheet of paper, and he wants to make a snowflake.

______________________________________________________________________

7. Angela erased her response, so she wrote a new one.

_____________________________________________________

8. The players put on their skates, but they forgot their socks!
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Create complex sentences

Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet

Draw lines to create a complex sentence.

I like to listen to music whenever it rains.

Jeremy wants to be an
when he grows up.
athlete

I run outside and dance while I'm writing.

Write your new sentences.

1.

2.

3.

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Create complex sentences

Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet

Draw lines to create a complex sentence.

as the kids were waiting for

I forgot about this song
the bus.

until I heard about it on the

It started to thunder
radio.

while we were watching

I fell asleep
the movie.

Write your new sentences.

1.

2.

3.

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Complex sentences
Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Hint:
Janet could not open the door.
Expand each sentence using the (because)
word in brackets. Janet could not open the door
because it was stuck.
1. They finished the race. (after)
___________________________________________________________

2. Mark and Leslie watched the movie. (until)

____________________________________________________________

3. The teacher came to Mary’s desk. (when)

____________________________________________________________

4. The dog climbed over the fence. (because)

____________________________________________________________

5. The players celebrated their victory. (until)

____________________________________________________________

6. I will give you more cookies. (if)

__________________________________________________

7. Mark will go with you. (unless)

_______________________________________________

8. The hens are in their coop. (because)

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Complex sentences
Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Hint:
Janet could not open the
Expand each sentence using the word in door. (because)
brackets. Janet could not open the door
because it was stuck.
1. Phil didn’t finish his book. (because)
________________________________________________________

2. The bus driver gave Dad a ticket. (after)

________________________________________________________

3. The windows will stay closed. (until)

________________________________________________________

4. The children smile and laugh. (when)

________________________________________________________

5. The sun is shining. (after)

________________________________________________________

6. Put your clothes in the hamper. (unless)

________________________________________________________

7. The cat woke up suddenly. (after)

___________________________________________

8. James plays with his blocks. (while)

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Complex sentences
Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Hint:
Janet could not open the door.
Expand each sentence using the word in (because)
brackets. Janet could not open the door
because it was stuck.
1. Put your boots on the mat. (since)
____________________________________________________________

2. Leave your dog outside. (because)

____________________________________________________________

3. There is snow on the deck. (until)

____________________________________________________________

4. Dan was coughing a lot. (because)

____________________________________________________________

5. The man ploughed the driveway. (while)

________________________________________________

6. The dog licked the bowl. (until)

_______________________________________________

7. We will make supper. (after)

____________________________________________________________

8. We will cancel our cable subscription. (unless)

____________________________________________________________

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